Sohra(Meghalaya ), Jan 31 : MLA of Sohra Constituency, G M Mylliem inaugurated the Mawkdok Khatarshnong Road at a function organized by the Office of Public Works Department at Khrang village on Saturday.
T. G. Nengnong, Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya, PWD , P. S. Tynsong, BDO Laitkroh Khatarshnong , Freeman Syiem, Syiem of HimaSohra, N. Shabong, Rangbah Shnong Khrang, S. Kyndiah, Superintending Engineer, , K.B. Makdoh, Sohra Sub-Division, staff form PWD Department and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.
In his speech, Gavin M. Mylliem, expressed his gratitude to the Officers and staff of PWD for their efforts in bringing the road connectivity to the region. The completion of the road is likely to ease the travel and communication for the people residing in these areas.
He stated that road connectivity is the backbone for the overall development of any place.
Earlier, Gavin M. Mylliem unveiled the inaugural stone of the road at Warwar.
The road from Mawkdok to Khatarshnong is one of the longest stretches in the Sohra Sub-Division area. The total length of the Road from Mawkdok to Khrang is approximately 25 km. It is also one of the oldest road in the state.
The construction work on the road had started even before Meghalaya achieved its statehood. and is an important link as it connects a number of villages in the area like Swer, Mawrah, Mawthawtieng, Kshaid, Warwar, Khrang, Kongthong, Mawshuit and other surrounding villages.
This holds significance as these areas produce a lot of agricultural products like Bay leaves, Broomstick, ginger etc and would ease the transportation of these goods to the markets.
Officials from the PWD also informed that the 1.81 km road to Kshaid under PMGSY has been completed and the Blacktopping of the road to Kongthong will be completed by February this year .
